Volvo steady (as always) with worthy PHEV three-row XC90 luxury SUV

Mid-size luxury hybrid sport utility vehicle buyers have it good. From the lowest entry-priced Lexus TX Hybrid ($70,010) to the highest-priced Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid ($99,195), brand loyalty reigns and poor choices are few.

The 2025 Volvo XC90, starting at the mid-range price of $73,195, represents the legacy of the Swedish manufacturer well.

Although the current generation is nearly a decade old, it constantly evolved. Several makeovers have substantially changed the vehicle,...